π€― We're Both Leaving Ships! | @BryanJamesCruises

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In this video, content creators Chris Wong and Bryan James meet in person for the first time while both are serving as crew members on a Royal Caribbean ship. The creators discuss their shared history in the cruise industry, noting that Bryan has been a musician on ships since 2017 and Chris has been documenting ship life since 2019. They reflect on their decision to transition from working as crew to traveling as passengers, with Bryan expressing a desire to pursue full-time YouTube content. The conversation covers various aspects of ship life, including the process of applying for musical roles through agencies, the quality of crew food, and the social dynamics of dating other crew members. Bryan shares insights into the costs of internet connectivity for maintaining long-distance relationships while at sea. The video concludes with a tour of the ship's facilities, including the casino, the comedy club, and the Mason Jar venue where Bryan performs. The creators emphasize their genuine love for the cruise industry despite the challenges of long contracts and being away from home.
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I've done it since 2017. It's almost a decade of my life on Yeah.
The best ship in the world. I tell people that all the time and I stand by it.
I'm going to try and do YouTube full-time, cruising as a passenger, making vlogs from the the well the story arc is transition from crew member to passenger.
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